More than 8 KG heroin seized

More than eight kilos of heroin had been seized at the Thuduwawa coast in the Marawila Police area on Sunday (10), Police said.

I never quoted Lee Kwan Yew: Gota

Former Defence Secretary Gotabaya Rajapaksa referring to a photograph of his that went viral on social media with a quote from Lee Kwan Yew said he was unaware of such an incident and that anybody can do such mischievous things on social media.

Special traffic plan in Colombo

A special traffic plan would be implemented from today to ease the vehicle traffic situation from Polduwa Junction to Kinsey Road in Colombo, the Police said.

Ravi contradicts CBK's claims

Refuting the claims by former President Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga, Finance Minister Ravi Karunanayake yesterday said the Treasury has “enough money” to cover its obligations and fund the “right” infrastructure projects.

Private sector to maintain Galle Face Green?

Ports and Shipping Minister Arjuna Ranatunga today instructed officials to come up with a strategic plan in collaboration with the private sector to manage and maintain the Galle Face Green (GFG) without any cost to the Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA).

Submit amendments on 20A by Wednesday: President

President Maithripala Sirisena today informed all party leaders to submit any amendments and proposals to the electoral reforms in writing to the Presidential Secretariat before Wednesday (13) noon.

JHU wants reforms before polls

JHU General Secretary and Power and Energy Minister Patali Champika Ranawaka today objected to the upcoming general election being conducted under the current Proportional Representation (PR) System.

Ravi challenges MR for public debate

Finance Minister Ravi Karunanayake today challenged former president Mahinda Rajapaksa who was also the former finance minister to a public debate on a statement made by Mr. Rajapaksa that the Lankaputhra Bank had lent funds to various people named in a list submitted by Mr. Karunanayake.

​Gota files FR anticipating arrest

Former Defence Secretary Gotabaya Rajapaksa today filed a Fundamental Rights petition before the Supreme Court seeking an interim order to prevent his arrest. 

​FCID not under Cabinet Sub-Committee: PMO

The Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) said today the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) of the Police Department or the Anti-Corruption Committee Secretariat is in no way controlled by the Cabinet Sub-committee on Anti-Corruption.

Video: Sajin remanded till May 20

UPFA MP Sajin de Vass Gunawardana was remanded till May 20 when the CID produced him in the Fort Magistrate’s Court today on charges of having misused several vehicles belonging to the Presidential Secretariat.

Sajin Vass grilled by CID

Former Monitoring MP Sajin Vass Gunawardana is been questioned by the CID over the alleged misuse of vehicles belonging to the Presidential Secretariat, the Police said.

Arrest order on Nauzer Fowzie

The Colombo Chief Magistrate today issued an order to arrest Nauzer Fowzie, son of Minister A. H. M. Fowzie, over an alleged death threat on a businessman in 2012.

Customs detain 10 suspected containers

Customs Officials today detained 10 containers, after finding discrepancies in the shipping documents submitted by the exporter, Customs Spokesman Leslie Gamini said.  

Kotte Mayor, Opp. Leader granted bail

Sri Jayawardenepura-Kotte Mayor Janaka Ranawaka and Municipal Council Opposition Leader Sugath Appuhami were released on bail when they were produced in the Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court today.

SL Nurse killed in Kuwait over Dh7,000

An Indian man murdered a Sri Lankan nurse in Kuwait following a rift over a KD500 (Dh7,000) debt, a newspaper in the oil-rich Gulf emirate reported on Monday.

Interim order stays removal of CP CM

The Court of Appeal today issued an interim order staying Central Province Governess Suranganie Ellawala from removing Central Province Chief Minister Sarath Ekanayake.

Jayalalithaa acquitted of corruption charges

The Karnataka high court acquitted former Tamil Nadu chief minister and AIADMK supremo  Jayalalithaa Jeyaram in a corruption case, clearing the decks for her return to the state's top job.

Video: Gota at BC to record statement

Former Defence Secretary Gotabaya Rajapaksa arrived at the Bribery Commission (BC) this morning after he was summoned to record a statement over various allegations levelled against him.

No settlement, inquiry fixed

The Colombo District Court today fixed for inquiry the case filed by North Western Province Chief Minister Dayasiri Jayasekara against United National Party (UNP) members Harin Fernando, Akila Viraj Kariyawasam, Daya Gamage and Ranjan Ramanayake.

Price of land and vehicles need to be displayed: CAA

The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) yesterday emphasized the need to display the price of properties and vehicles that are up for sale.

New laws to safeguard national flag

Regulations pertaining to the national flag will be incorporated to the common law of the country through an Act allowing legal action to be taken against those violating it, government sources said.  

Govt. faces financial crisis; can’t even pay salaries - CBK

Former president Chandrika Kumaratunge said today that the present government was facing a serious financial crisis and was even unable to pay public servants their salaries.

Wickremesinghe invites Kanchi Sankaracharya to visit Lanka

Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe has invited the Sankaracharya of Kanchi, Sri Jayendra Saraswathi, to visit Lanka to advice the government on Hindu religious affairs and the training of Hindu priests.

Expedite probe on Siriliya Bank account funds: JVP

The Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) today urged the government authorities to question former first lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa immediately on the misuse of Siriliya Bank account funds.

Helicopter crash: Govt. expresses condolences

The government of Sri Lanka today expressed condolences to the family members of the victims of Pakistani Army Helicopter crash in Northern Pakistan.

Elections under PR, even if 20A passed

President Maithripala Sirisena had informed the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) that Parliament would be dissolved if parties failed to reach an agreement on the 20th Amendment, JVP Leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake said today.

Falling tree kills one and injures two others

One person was killed and two injured when a tree fell on the Malabe-Kaduwela road near Pittugala Junction this morning, the Police said.

Malaysia Airlines Colombo-bound flight makes turn back

A Malaysia Airlines flight bound for Colombo, Sri Lanka made a turn back early Sunday after takeoff, flight tracking sites showed, international media reported.

MS stops Wilpattu deforestation

President Maithripala Sirisena had ordered for the immediate halt to deforestation and land clearing at the Wilpattu National Park, the President’s media said yesterday.